Indonesia Reviews Export-Hindering Regulations and Prepares New Export Proceeds Policy
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs said all export-hindering rules will be revised, while a new policy on export proceeds was scheduled for announcement on 6 November.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated on 5 November 2026 that the government is reviewing regulations that hinder exports and that all identified barriers will be revised. He also said the government is preparing import facilitation measures for export-oriented activities, citing a directive from the President and the 5.4 percent economic growth target set in the 2026 state budget.
In parallel, a new policy on export proceeds (Devisa Hasil Ekspor, DHE) was scheduled for announcement on 6 November 2026. Finance Minister Suahasil had said on 3 November that the direction of the policy points toward a higher conversion rate of export proceeds.
At the same press conference, the government cited third-quarter 2026 economic growth of 5.47 percent year on year, with exports rising 4.58 percent and imports rising 7.31 percent. Detailed provisions of the export facilitation package and the new DHE policy had not been published at the time of this report.